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In my previous post I covered the first two actions to help create a happier and more successful culture. Here are numbers three and four! Action Three – Monitor Results and Give Feedback Monitor results on a daily basis. Your …Read More »

Having a top-notch hygiene team is a wonderful thing, but assuming everything is being taken care of is a big mistake many practices make. In almost every practice we work with we consistently see the following 3 pitfalls within the …Read More »

Investments run deep in your practice: the best staff, the most efficient operations, and more advanced technology. If part of this effort involves CEREC, you understand patients aren’t the only beneficiaries of this amazing machine. Capitalizing on the profit potential …Read More »

Every dental hygiene team member should have a productivity goal or target within the practice. What does this production goal represent? Is it a random number you come up with based on what your colleagues have suggested? Your hygiene productivity …Read More »

You’ve invested plenty of time and money to build your dental practice into a significant asset. Perhaps it’s time to put the equity you’ve accumulated to work for you in order to take advantage of business and growth opportunities. Tapping …Read More »

With the onset of fall sports (football, lacrosse, soccer, etc.) make sure to remind your patient athletes that a mouthguard should be considered part of the protective equipment pickup this season! If a patient participates in organized team sports, the …Read More »

“You never know until you ask!” This is never truer than when it comes to asking your best and favorite patients to share your team with their family and friends. Patients like Mrs. Wonderful, who always arrives early and pays …Read More »

It has been said that goals that are not written down are only wishes. Putting words on paper for visualization holds tremendous power in helping us to realize our dreams, and giving us the motivation to make them come true. …Read More »

Did you know there are 35 million children between the ages of 5 and 18 who play organized sports in the U.S.? Did you also know the parents of those children spend upwards of 5 billion dollars annually on sports …Read More »

If your office is like most, your practice management system is home to several hundred dormant patients who haven’t stepped foot in your office for over 24 months. They’re your ghost patients, and the uncaptured revenue they represent is one …Read More »

Do you offer teeth whitening at your office? Of course you do; most dental offices do. But how much whitening do you actually perform every month? If you’re like most practices, probably not much. The main reason for this is …Read More »

What is the case acceptance percentage in your practice? This is a difficult question to answer for most practices but one of the key statistics to know and understand. This percentage tells you many things about the practice and how …Read More »

Are you one of the many practice owners with a New Year’s goal of increasing the number of patients you see this year? If so, good for you! But remember, it requires an investment to grow your business. In addition …Read More »

Whether you’ve just purchased your own dental practice or have been managing a practice for years, you’ll want to plan your practice growth to ensure that your long-term business and professional goals are successfully met. This is where a thoughtfully …Read More »

Money can be the most difficult conversation ever had in a dental practice. A lifelong patient can be lost over a $25 misunderstanding. It can be awkward and embarrassing when there are communication issues. Often the initial barrier to a …Read More »

In business and in life, the activities that you pay attention to the most tend to grow and flourish. When it comes to your practice, what behaviors are you paying attention to the most and how are you creating awareness …Read More »

If you’re building a new office or updating your existing space – or even just considering making a change – you don’t want to miss our Blueprint for Success event. This one-day seminar, sponsored by Patterson Dental, Wells Fargo and …Read More »

“I love doing restorative and cosmetic dentistry, but I just don’t seem to be doing very much of it. How can I build this part of my practice?” Have you made this statement? Is this a concern of yours? Developing …Read More »

In an era of dentistry with rapidly changing technologies, Patterson Dental now features an exclusive line of the aptly named Pioneer Lasers. Lasers today are valuable tools in the dental practice, and more and more dentists are discovering laser technology. …Read More »

What is the definition of a team? Cathy Jameson describes a team as “a group of leaders working cohesively towards a common goal.” If you are a practice that wants to win over your competition then you must have a …Read More »

As product manager at Sirona, Joe Goldstone is responsible for knowing all the ins and outs of all of their platforms. Recently, he took the time to discuss the Schick 33 sensor. This is a two-part series, the second of …Read More »

One of the new tools in the 4.2 software is the new Incisal Variation tool. Not only can we get great looking anterior proposals with the 4.2 software, we also have the ability to enhance the facials of the software. …Read More »

You have a website. This is good. But, there are questions that need to be considered in order to make sure that your site is doing the very best for your practice. If you haven’t looked over your website with …Read More »

A few years ago, Patterson and Sirona started the 3D Summit program to educate the dental community about cone beam technology and its profound impact on the practice lifestyle and the patient experience. We’ve talked a lot about how this …Read More »

Have your patients posted reviews about your practice? A recent American Express Global Customer Service Barometer survey found that customers are telling more people about their service experiences – both good and bad. On average, people tell 15 others about their …Read More »

Always on the lookout for fresh Facebook post ideas that elicit great engagement from your patients and prospective patients? Here’s an idea that seems to work every time. Think about something in your community that people will have varying opinions …Read More »

Lately I have seen many questions on message boards about how to measure marketing. Why is it difficult to measure? Why won’t anybody give straight answers as to expected results? What will my ROI be on X marketing investment? The …Read More »

At RevenueWell, we’re huge on helping our customers deliver a world-class patient experience every day. “Why,” you’d ask, “isn’t RevenueWell in the practice marketing business?” Yes, indeed. And as marketers, we believe that delighting your patients every chance you get …Read More »